The worry box
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Suzanne Chiew
Molly Bear shares how she handles feeling anxious or worried about something with her little brother Murray
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Beegu by Alexis Deacon Offers a story of acceptance as Beegu, a friendly, stranded alien awaiting a signal to get her back home, meets and plays with a group of curious kids in a school yard until an adult notices and ruins the fun time for all.
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Albert's tree
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Jenni Desmond
When spring arrives Albert wants to spend time with his favorite tree, but when the tree starts to cry Albert does not know what to do
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Up the mountain path
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Marianne Dubuc
Taking a weekly journey up to Sugarloaf Peak, Mrs. Badger, an avid collector and naturalist, greets her friends along the way before she is joined by a small cat who wants to learn about caring for the natural world, helping those in need and trusting her intuition.
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How to heal a broken wing
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Bob Graham
When Will is the only one who notices a bird with a broken wing in a city full of hurried people, he takes it home and cares for it, hoping in time it will be able to return to the sky.
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You hold me up
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Monique Gray Smith
An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support
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Hey little ant
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Phillip M. Hoose
When a little boy sets out to squish an ant, the trembling ant pleads for his life, in a playful story about ethics and peer pressure. By the illustrator of Riddleightful.
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Flora and the penguin by Molly Schaar Idle Having mastered ballet in Flora and the Flamingo, Flora takes to the ice and forms an unexpected friendship with a penguin as they twirl, leap, spin and glide on skates and flippers, mirroring each other's graceful dance.
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The story of Ferdinand
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Munro Leaf
Ferdinand likes to sit quietly and smell the flowers, but one day he gets stung by a bee and his snorting and stomping convince everyone that he is the fiercest of bulls
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The invisible boy
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Trudy Ludwig
Feeling invisible in a class of students who exclude him from groups, games and birthday parties, little Brian welcomes a class newcomer with whom he works on a school project in ways that help him to stand out. By the author of My Secret Bully.
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I walk with Vanessa : a story about a simple act of kindness
by Kerascot
A wordless story inspired by real events follows the actions of a little girl who inspires her community to stand up to bullying when a classmate is treated badly and she chooses to stand by her side, an act of kindness that leads to greater acceptance, understanding and the discovery of strength in numbers. By the illustrators of Malala's Magic Pencil.
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Thank you, Omu! by Oge Mora When her wonderful stew attracts the attention of hungry neighbors, Omu generously shares portion after portion before discovering that she has nothing left to eat herself, a dilemma that culminates in a heartwarming community surprise.
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Enemy pie
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Derek Munson
Hoping that the enemy pie which his father makes will help him get rid of his enemy Jeremy Ross, a little boy finds that instead it helps make a new friend. By the illustrator of Odd Velvet. Jr Lib Guild.
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If you plant a seed by Kadir Nelson An acclaimed, award-winning author/illustrator presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity as two little animals learn the value of kindness while planting seeds in their garden.
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Someone new
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Anne Sibley O'Brien
When three children, Jesse, Jason, and Emma, are confronted with new classmates from different ethnic backgrounds, they strive to overcome their initial reactions, and to understand, accept, and welcome Maria, Jin, and Fatima
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All are welcome
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Alexandra Penfold
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared
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The lion & the mouse
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Jerry Pinkney
Vibrant illustrations bring to life this wordless adaptation of this classic Aesop fable about a merciful lion who spared a mouse's life and the unexpected reward he received for his good deed from the tiny hero.
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Fox's garden by Princesse Camcam One snowy night, a fox loses its way, entering a village. Chased away by the grown-ups, Fox takes shelter in a greenhouse. A little boy sees this from his window. Without hesitating, he brings a basket of food to the greenhouse, where he leaves it for the fox. His gift is noticed and the night becomes a garden of new life, nourished by compassion and kindness.
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The smallest girl in the smallest grade
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Justin Roberts
Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention
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Elena's shells
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Rose Robbins
When one of her shells runs away, Elena learns that it is a hermit crab's home and must decide between helping the crab or keeping it
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Ladder to the moon
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Maya Soetoro-Ng
Suhaila's wish to know her deceased grandmother is granted when a golden ladder appears at her window and Grandma Annie invites her on a journey to the moon, where they welcome people who are facing tragedy. Includes facts about the painting and woman who inspired the story
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A sick day for Amos McGee
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Philip Christian Stead
Amos, who spends time with the animals at the zoo everyday, learns the true meaning of friendship when he is too sick to make it to the zoo and the animals come calling to cheer him up. Jr Lib Guild.
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Because Amelia smiled
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David Ezra Stein
A little girl's smile as she skips down the street inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the good will she shares soon spreads around the world. From the creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning Interrupting Chicken.
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Finding kindness
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Deborah Underwood
A celebration of kindness among neighbors by the best-selling author of The Quiet Book depicts examples of generosity of spirit as it impacts a community, from sending a heartfelt card to lending a hand with yardwork. Illustrated by the artist of Baby Loves Quarks! Illustrations.
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I am human : a book of empathy
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Susan Verde
The team behind I Am Peace presents a hopeful celebration of empathy and family that meditates on the great and challenging aspects of being human, revealing how it is okay to make mistakes while emphasizing the power of good choices and being compassionate. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of the Judy Moody series
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Can I play, too?
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Mo Willems
Gerald the elephant and Piggie learn to play catch with their new friend Snake, even though Snake doesn't have any arms! By the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal-winning book, Are You Ready to Play Outside?
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The day you begin by Jacqueline Woodson The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning Brown Girl Dreaming combines lyrical, reassuring text with artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Book Fiesta to inspire readers to find the courage to connect with others.
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Each kindness
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Jacqueline Woodson
When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong by making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her.
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The giant of Jum
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Elli Woollard
A hungry giant embarks on a search for a tasty boy named Jack, encountering children of all sorts who implore him to help instead of gobbling them up. By the creator of The Storm Whale.
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